Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

The energy think tank Ember reported that low-emissions energy sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time in 2025, leaving no room for fossil fuels to grow. Solar power accounted for three-quarters of the 849 TWh in new demand, while wind power met almost all the rest. This marked a turning point, with clean power deployment now able to meet increased demand. By 2035, Ember expects fossil fuels' share of the electricity market to have dropped by 10-20 percent. The report suggests that 2025 was not an extreme year for demand growth, but rather a normal one. This shift is attributed to the increasing capacity of low-emissions sources to meet growing energy needs.

A new report by the energy think tank Ember found that clean energy sources met 100% of the world's new power needs in 2025. Global clean power generation increased by 887 terawatt-hours, surpassing the overall increase in electricity demand of 849 terawatt-hours. This shift resulted in renewables accounting for 34% of global electricity generation, exceeding coal's 33% share for the first time in a century. The report suggests clean power is emerging as a solution for nations seeking energy security amidst global concerns, such as the US-Israel war on Iran, which raises concerns about reliance on oil and gas imports. The findings highlight a significant turning point in the global energy transition.